In August 2014, Helsinki Festival planted its flag on the no-man’s-land that is the city’s Kansalaistori Square. The square was home to Koe Helsinki Festival City, an urban oasis, open to all and packed with cultural delights. The core of the festival is the tent which houses a pop-up restaurant and stage; a space for […]

A lamp made from a washing machine drum, a stool made from scrap wood; designer Willem Heeffer spots the design potential in everyday waste objects and sets out to give them a stylish new purpose. Mandala is a Helsinki based travel agent and tour operator who offers a wide range of active holidays and adventure […]

Used washing machine drums are given a new life as a lamp. This up-cycled product is founded on three principles: locally sourced and recycled materials, hand made to the highest standard and transforming or reinventing to something which totally disconnects from its past. ”When I work with old materials I take them out of context, […]

Upcycled Heinz Beanz Can Light, 70 € With the help of many local restaurants and cafes who collect the tin cans, these everyday waste objects are turned into charming yet functional pendant lights. Recycled tin can light Three core fabric braided textile cable Recycled tuna or pineapple can ceiling rose or standard ceiling plug E27 […]

Upcycled Campbell’s Can Light With the help of many local restaurants and cafes who collect the tin cans, these everyday waste objects are turned into charming yet functional pendant lights. Recycled tin can light Three core fabric braided textile cable Recycled tuna or pineapple can ceiling rose or standard ceiling plug E27 fitting for low […]